FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
News and Weather—04/01/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Swindled: From Poisoned Sweets to Counterfeit Coffee, Episode 4
4/5 The two world wars encouraged new extremes of ingenuity in food adulteration.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2008
Weather information for shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/01/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2008
Weather information for shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/01/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/01/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—04/01/2008
Mark Holdstock reports from the annual Oxford Farming Conference.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/01/2008
With Edward Stourton, Carolyn Quinn. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Karren Brady
Kirsty Young's castaway is businesswoman Karren Brady.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Swindled: From Poisoned Sweets to Counterfeit Coffee, Episode 5
5/5 The food swindlers continue to find ever more sophisticated ways of adulterating our food.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Denise Lewis; Infidelity Fallout; Romanian Illegal Abortions
Denise Lewis on her Olympic highs and lows. Plus, the fallout from infidelity.
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11:00
Thank You
Kim Normanton reunites people with others to whom they owe a debt of gratitude.
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11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, Car Boot
2/6 The ex-variety star sells a clock which isn't his, and practises for Antiques Roadshow.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—04/01/2008
Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
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12:57
Weather—04/01/2008
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—04/01/2008
National and international news.
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13:30
The Message—04/01/2008
Jenni Murray and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.
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14:00
The Archers—03/01/2008
Workers unite.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Talking Shoes
A new detective takes on a case while Mma Ramotswe has a problem with high blood pressure.
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15:00
Costing the Earth—Consuming The Earth?
Miriam O'Reilly looks at the festive period and its impact on the environment.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Treasure Island, The Treasure Hunt
5/5 Jim Hawkins and the pirates, led by Long John Silver, search for Flint's buried treasure.
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15:45
The Estuary—Episode 5
5/5 How might climate change and rising sea levels affect the area?
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16:00
Last Word—04/01/2008
Jane Little presents the obituary series.
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16:30
The Film Programme—04/01/2008
Christopher Plummer on drinking, child actors and The Sound Of Music.
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17:00
PM—04/01/2008
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/01/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 22, Episode 6
6/6 Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
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19:00
The Archers—04/01/2008
Matt surveys the scenery.
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19:15
Front Row—04/01/2008
Arts news and reviews with John Wilson. Joined by Critic Bidisha.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—And Is There Honey Still For Tea?, Episode 5
5/5 Ada Reece and Kipling rejoice as George V is crowned, but clouds of war are gathering.
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20:00
Any Questions?—04/01/2008
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion.
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20:50
A Point of View—04/01/2008
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof David Cannadine.
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21:00
Friday Drama—Ariel
By David Spencer. Volunteers for a rape counselling service try to work with the police.
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21:58
Weather—04/01/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—04/01/2008
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Nine Tailors, Episode 10
10/10 As the weather turns nasty, Wimsey finally discovers the murderer's identity.
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23:00
Great Lives—Alfred Russel Wallace
Travel writer Redmond O'Hanlon proposes the pioneering naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace.
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23:30
California Dreaming—Life in the Fast Lane
2/2 Andy Parfitt tells the story of the Californian music scene of the 1960s and 70s. (R)
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Late
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00:00
News and Weather—05/01/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Swindled: From Poisoned Sweets to Counterfeit Coffee, Episode 5
5/5 The food swindlers continue to find ever more sophisticated ways of adulterating our food.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/01/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/01/2008
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/01/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
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05:45
Songs Everlasting—Series 1, Myfanwy
1/3 Composed by Joseph Parry, Myfanwy is one of the best known of all Welsh love songs. (R)
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